DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park ...

Photodisc Both sides claim partial victory in the latest phase of a long-running patent fight over a widely used DNA-replicating enzyme. The case presents fascinating legal issues, but the ultimate ...

Empirical Bioscience, (formerly known as Syzygy Biotech™), a company that produces high-grade PCR reagents and enzymes, announced today that it has introduced FlashTaq Hot-Start Taq DNA Polymerase, a ...

One such enzyme is Taq polymerase (Taq), which takes its name from Thermos aquaticus, the microorganism it was first discovered in. Taq is a key enzyme in DNA replication and is regularly used in PCR, ...

Biotium, proudly expands its trusted Cheetah™ Taq DNA Polymerase line with two new formulations: Cheetah™ FLEX HotStart Taq DNA Polymerase and Cheetah™ PEA-PLEX HotStart Taq DNA Polymerase. These ...

Enzymes are crucial for speeding up slow chemical reactions. Anyone who has worked in a genetics lab is familiar with a common enzyme called Taq polymerase, because it's a reliable workhorse that can ...

Taq replicates DNA. Polymerase chain reaction, the technique with thousands of uses from forensics to PCR tests to detect COVID-19, takes advantage of Taq. The UCI-led team found that Taq, as it helps ...

TAQ, or bis-tetraaminobenzoquinone, is an organic, small molecule that the team discovered, considered to be a strong organic conductor that consists of many layers.